U.S. median for this major: $45,474.
College Scorecard field of study; 48 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 63% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,435.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $51,889. College Scorecard.
Columbia College Chicago American Sign Language: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Illinois colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
American Sign Language nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Columbia College Chicago's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $20,924 | $90,810 | 9.2 years |
| $30–48k | $21,423 | $92,976 | 9.5 years |
| $48–75k | $25,590 | $111,061 | 11.3 years |
| $75–110k | $31,677 | $137,478 | 14.0 years |
| $110k+ | $36,436 | $158,132 | 16.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (39% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of American Sign Language graduates 4 years after graduating ($45,619) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IL (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $9,822 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for American Sign Language graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Interpreters and Translators
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +2.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Columbia College Chicago, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Columbia College Chicago
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 52% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $42,195
- Full cost breakdown · all 26 majors · overview
Columbia College Chicago American Sign Language questions
How much do Columbia College Chicago American Sign Language graduates earn?
American Sign Language graduates of Columbia College Chicago earn a median $45,619 four years after graduating and $33,775 one year after. The U.S. median for American Sign Language graduates across 20 colleges is $45,474.
How much debt do Columbia College Chicago American Sign Language graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for American Sign Language graduates of Columbia College Chicago is $28,818, about 63% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,435.
Where does Columbia College Chicago rank for American Sign Language in Illinois?
Of 1 Illinois colleges reporting American Sign Language graduate earnings, Columbia College Chicago ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do American Sign Language graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $98,970 in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area and $72,040 nationally. Others include interpreters and translators.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Columbia College Chicago American Sign Language: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/columbia-college-chicago/majors/american-sign-language (College Scorecard and BLS data).